George Chakmakas

GEORGE CHAKMAKAS, SR. George Chakmakas, Sr., 89 of Manchester, died Wednesday, April 19, 2006, at Maple Leaf Health Care, in Manchester. Mr. Chakmakas was born on October 2, 1916, in Lowell, Massachusetts, the son of the late John and Panagiota (Mackou) Chakmakas. He was a resident of Manchester for the past 49 years. Mr. Chakmakas was a Army veteran of WWII, serving in the Pacific Theater. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a chef at Elliot Hospital. Members of his family include; his son, George Chakmakas, Jr., of Manchester; 2 grandchildren, Mr. Chakmakas was predeceased by his wife, Olive (Richards) Chakmakas, who died in 1999. There are no calling hours. A memorial service will be Saturday, May 6, 11:00 A.M. at Cremation Society of NH Chapel, 243 Hanover Street, corner of Union Street, in Manchester. It has been suggested that those who wish may make memorial gifts to The NH Association for the Blind, 25 Walker Street, Concord, NH 03301, in memory of Mr. Chakmakas. Arrangements are under the direction of The Cremation Society of New Hampshire.